CNZ Audio SPH-20 vs MXR Deep Phase

The CNZ Audio SPH-20 and the MXR Deep Phase are both pedals. The CNZ Audio SPH-20 leans modulated. Current prices: $44.99 vs $84.99.

Similarity
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44% somewhat different

Shared genres
citedGenres both listings are associated with.
  • Classic Rock
  • Funk
Citation fame
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Price

$44.99via Reverb

$84.99via Reverb

Description

The CNZ Audio SPH-20 is a compact phaser pedal offering a single Speed knob and a two-way toggle switch selecting between Vintage and Modern phase character. The Vintage setting produces warmer, smoother phase sweeps reminiscent of classic four-stage phaser circuits, while Modern delivers brighter, more pronounced phasing. True bypass. Compact all-metal enclosure with a low 10mA power draw for efficient pedalboard integration. Suited for classic rock, funk, and psychedelic styles.

The MXR Deep Phase is an enhanced phaser pedal from MXR (Dunlop), delivering deeper, more dramatic phase shift than the standard MXR Phase 90 with an additional depth control for adjusting the intensity of the phase sweep. The Deep Phase takes the classic MXR phaser circuit and extends it with deeper, more modulated phase character for psych, classic rock, and funk applications.

Genres
citedGenres this gear is documented as being used in.
  • Metal
Tonal lean
  • modulated

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